Marantz AV 20 13.4CH Pre/Pro & AMP 20 12CH Amplifier Official Thread

[gene]

Marantz has announced the latest additions to its line of reference home theater products. The 13.4-channel AV 20 AV Preamplifier ($6K) and 12-channel AMP 20 Power Amplifier ($6K) deliver similar performance to the brand’s flagship AV 10 and AMP 10, but for slightly smaller systems, at slightly lower prices. After a firmware update, the AV 20 will offer Dirac Live Active Room Treatment (ART). Read on to learn more.

Read: Marantz AV 20 13.4CH AV Processor & AMP 20 12CH Amplifier Detailed Overview

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

According to Audio Advice, both the AV10 and AV20 use the same DAC ESS ES9018K2M.

 

[gene]

According to Audio Advice, both the AV10 and AV20 use the same DAC ESS ES9018K2M.

I thought I heard them say AKM but I will check with Marantz Japan.

 

[Goodfellas27]

Gene, any plans on placing this beautiful processor on the bench? It'll interesting to see the difference between the A 10 and this.

 

[gene]

 

[gene]

Gene, any plans on placing this beautiful processor on the bench? It'll interesting to see the difference between the A 10 and this.

Not anytime soon but check out our review where Shane Lee goes into extensive listening and use testing.

 

[TheAVInsider]

What everyone wanted to know!
Buried in a YT reply. lol

 

[dlaloum]

Given the weight of the components.... I am not believing that opening pic!